There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal to State College by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane
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Bus via Walnut St & 30th St - FS (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Philadelphia to State College Bus StationGreyhound US0421D
5h 8m$38–78Drive 191.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal to State College191.1 mi
3h 32m$35–51Train, bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to HarrisburgKeystone Service / ...
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus StationGreyhound US0400s / ...
5h 47m$58–118Fly
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)PHL - SCE
3h 53m$55–309Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to State College Bus StationGreyhound US0400s
5h 21m$35–100
Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal to State College by foot and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal to State College is to bus via Walnut St & 30th St - FS which costs $35 - $80 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal to State College is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal to State College station. However, there are services departing from Walnut St & 13th St and arriving at State College Bus Station via Philadelphia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal and State College is 195 miles. The road distance is 192.2 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal to State College without a car is to bus via Walnut St & 30th St - FS which takes 5h 8m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal to State College, including transfers.
Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal to State College is to bus via Walnut St & 30th St - FS which takes 5h 8m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $50 - $310 and takes 3h 53m.
Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at State College Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal to State College is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal to State College.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal, PA, USA and State College, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia to State College Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) 3 times a day.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $37–43
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
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